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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-08
A BIT IN NATURAL HISTORY,

Quite number of birds announce the
coming OF rain; for instance the maybe.
the owl, the yellow thrush and the green
finch. This is als) done by means of
peculiar notes which they never sound
on other occasions. Nicola-dot has essay.
ed to reproduce these notes by letters.
There also are storm birds, SO called
procelldrid, which in a similar manner
that is to cay, by the use of certain pecu-
liar sounds-predict the coming of a
storm even long time in advance. Birds
thus can feel and announce the coming
of rain and storm, and the ancients as
cribed to them the faculty of prediction.
In their flight and in their voices indica-
ton of coming events were sought. The
augurs of old had established a whole
science Of the flight and the voices
of birds. Nor is it improbable that train
ing was resorteo to, to aid in procuring
such predictions that is to say, to create
favorable or unfavorable omens, which
ever might happen to best suit the plans
of the priests at the time. Louis Napo-
leon in our nineteenth century intended
to convince the French people, by the
aid Of trained eagle which was to have
alighted on his head at the right moment,
that he was the predes lined successor of
his great uncle. Nicolardot does not go
quite so far as the augurs of the ancients,
but he also ascribes to birds PRESENCE
of coming events, especially of approach
ing misfortune, to which feeling they
lend expression by certain peculiar
sounds. AS an example he recites tale
from O'Meara's "Voice from st. Helena"
When tie French entered Moscow, this
author relates, great flock of ravens
came and settled on the towers of the
Kremlin. From there, these birds to
which the ancients ascribed great sa-
gacity, came flying down close to the
heads of the soldiers, tapped their wings,
and kept up continuous monotonous
croaking. The troops were much dis
heartened by this occurrence and feared
misfortune. Shortly before the terrible
conAagration broke out all the ravens had
disappeared, flying away in great num-
ber6.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-08
HINDU WOMEN.

"During the ten years Of my residence
among the Hindus,'' said female mis-
sionary just returned from India, "I
never saw a Hindu child receive caress
from it's mother. Scarcely clothed, beat
en- and despised, it knows hardly where to
lay it's head or to get its meals. II it is
girl, the mother cannot be fond Of it, for it
may be the means of disgrace to her. II
a wife has no male child her husband
may divorce her. This is changed
somewhat when the child becomes old
enough to be engaged. This is six years.
The affair is settled without con-
sulting the poor girl herself. And who
do you think finds the girl husband?
The barber. He knows the circumstances
of the family and rank in life, as he has
to visit the house every day to sha We the
male members OF the family before they
can pray. He travels sometim es weeks
and months through the country before
he can find young manageable man of
the same station in life as the girl, for in
India there is no intermarriage between
castles.
snow for an idea of Hindu woman's
home life. She lives in small room al
most destitute. The floor and walls are
of clay, with no ornamentation Of any
sort and the least furniture possible.
Every morning she has to prsy-not for
oho fc ton oh ftof ohn hoo M
soul-but for her husband, for rain and
for general blessings. Then she spends
two or three hours preparing the break
fast. She doesn't eat with her husband
but, perhaps, fans him at his request
During the daytime she either sleeps,
gossips with the other women, or some
times reader reads to them from the
lives of the gods. The SO stories are unfit
for human ears; they are vile from begin
ming to end. The children and women are
taught them. At night they prepare their
husbands meal in the same manner.
They are not protected against the wealth
er and dampness, nor are they properly
fed and clothed. The rich live the same
rs the poor. IL sick they are deemed
cursed by the gods, and are taken to the
stable and left alone. The only food they
get is left by stealth. Thousands die Of
neglect. The first day that Hindu boy
abuses his mother is festal occasion
with his father, who boasts of it to his
friends. 70 be widow is the sum Of
unhappiness. She is especially cursed
by the gods. As the husband dies, half a
dozen BARRIERS wives rush upon her and
tear the jewelry from her ears and nose.
Behind the funeral cortege she follows,
surrounded by these fiends, who throw
her into the water. II she browns they
say she was a good wife after all. she
has gone to meet her husband She is
kept in darkened room for fourteen
days. At the end of this time her hus-
bands ashes are taken to the river, and
after peculiar ceremony of prayers, the
soul is supposed to be free. 1t may en-
ter an insect or an animal. The worst
punishment the soul can sustain is to en-
ter the body of a woman" Boston Her.
OJI
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-08
FOR YOUNG MEN.

VIM. Cullen Bryant, the venerable
poet, few days before the severe illness
which terminated in his death, made a
temperance speech at large meeting in
New York city. He said that his mind
for several days had been dwelling upon
the fate Of man whose sad death had re-
Gently been reported in the newspapers.
In early life, with education, business Ca
pacities, and good opportunities, he had
made place for himself among bushes,
men, and his prospects were very bright.
Moderate drinking led him to the drunk
ards fate, and last week he ended his life
by suicide.
snow, my friends" Mr.. Bryant contin-
ued, "there was time when this man
could have ceased his habits of drinking,
when the cup had over him no power SO
great that he could not have broken from
it. But then total abstinence was his
only hope. When the thirst for alcohol
has once been kindled in mans throat,
total abstinence is the only thing that can
save him. For him then to continue his
indulgence, is as if a MAJ should discover
incipient fire in his house. and say, 4 will
delay little longer before l extinguish
it. 1t will soon have made such head
way that he cannot extinguish it. An
other thought in regard to this man who
committed suicide; he not only was led
by example, doubtless, to his ruin, but
he in turn led many others. The power
of example is incalculsble. A man who
is licentious makes many licentious; he
who is dishonest produces dishonesty in
others. Influential men of convivial
habits, who have not yet become drunk
ards,sre the ones to be feared. Those men
who can drink freely, and never appear to
feel the effects Of it, are the men who are
very dangerous. But they must ultimate
ly pass beyond this stage. The man who
makes himself an hibitual drinker, signs
his own death warrant. Let us all, my
friends, shun this evil'-Eastern Tenn
Dldr
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-08
THE UNMARRIED GIRLS.

Says the New York Tribune, comment
ing on some recent statistics showing the
large number of unmarried women in
New England: "The signs of the times
are lost on those who do not see that wo-
men are gaining day by day broader
and firmer foothold of their own, and in
dependent OF men, in modern life. 1t is
no longer universally conceded, as it was
once, that q woman's career necessarily
begins and ends in the home. Women
are pushing themselves into great num-
Der OF trades and occupations where their
presence would not have been tolerated a
generation ago. This is perhaps more
strikingly true in England than here A
table published some years ago of the
number of women in England following
occupations of light and agreeable kind,
such as postoffice clerks and the like,
made a surprising ehowing. The New
England list is another instance in point.
Four-fifths of these girls are engaged in
active and useful careers. No such pro-
portion, we venture to say, would have
been seen in that section twenty five years
ago.
1t would be a mistake to ascribe all
this to the pressure OF necessity. Wo-
men are seeking occupations more and
more because there is a growing feeling
of dissatisfaction among the sex with the
inert and dependent attitude too often
assigned to them in the economy OF lite
They are forcing their way into the col
leges, studying professions, competing
with men in many occupations where their
greater quickDess and readiness give
them the advantage, not because they feel
in each case, the need OF making a living,
but often for the same reasons that men
do because they want career, the con-
seriousness Of self-reliance and independ.
ence. 1t is not an unusual thing Tor such
women to marry, sometimes abandoning
their occupations, sometimes continuing
them. But, however this may be, the
movement is one toward truer equality
of the sexes.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-08
ENGLANp,s GREAT ABBEY.

Westminster Abbey; after being used
for the jubilee services, is open again
though it bears the marks of the use to
which it has been put. Much Of it's stat
uary has been marred and some of the
furniture despoiled, but it has lost none
of its attractiveness to visitors, hence a
word in reference to it at this time may
not be devoid of interest. It stands nearly
opposite the English houses of parlia-
ment, and is open to inspection on the
north, west, and east, but much crowded
upon by private dwellings on the south.
In very early times this spot of ground
was a small insular tract surrounded by
the waters of the Thames and called
Thorney island. Here monastic insti-
tuition was founded on the introduction
of Christianity into Britain. Under Ed
ward the Confessor an abbey was raised
upon the site OF the ruined monastic
building. The ground plan, as usual,
bore the form OF the cross. Rights and
endowments were granted, and the edifice
assumed great degree OF architectural
grandeur. The length of the abbey Is
416 feet; breadth at the transept, 203 feet;
at the nave, 102 feet; height of the west
towers, 25 feet. The exterior measurement,
Guiding Henry Wis chapel, is $50 feet
On entering at the great western door
between the towers, the magnifcence OF
the abbey soon becomes apparent. The
interior displays grand masses of marble
columns, separating the nave from the
side aisles. A screen, surmounted by a
noble organ, divides the nave from the
choir, while beyond the eye scars, amid
graceful columns, tracery and decorated
windows, TO the summit of the eastern
arch that overlooks the adjacent chapels.
The walls on both sides display a great
profusion of sepulchral monuments,
among which are some finely-executed
pieces of sculpture and touching memo
rails Of those whose exploits or exertions
have deserved the notice of posterity; but
too many, unfortunately, are in a very bad
state. 1t is collegiate church, with a
dear and chapter, who possess consid-
cradle authority over the adjoining dis
trict, and revenue OF about 100000 per
annum. The abbey may be considered
as subdivided into chapels; but in the
present day divine service is performed
only in large inclosed space near the
eastern extremity of the building except
on Sunday evenings during portion of
the year, when service is performed in the
nave. The evening service at o'clock is
very striking in effect. There are usually
considerable number of strangers pres
emit at the service, particularly at that on
Sunday evenings. The entrance chiefly
used is that at poets corner, nearly op-
posite the royal entrance to the houses of
parliaments, but on Sunday evenings the
great western entrance is used. There is
admittance every week day free to the
chief parts of the building, and to other
parts on payment of fee of six pence
Chicago Times
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why cannot well-to-do American women
establish such way of providing for
their less fortunate sisters? What a
blessed gift from godmother to poor
little girl such an insurance would be !
truly believe it would give zeal and en-
couragement to many true, poor parents,
il by this small economy they could help
to provide for their dear ones. 1t is bet
ter than life insurance, for it takes away
the "sting Of DEATH" all may live and en-
Joy the fruit of their economyl How
much better a yearly outlay would be,
for people in moderate circumstances,
than in costly toys and extravagant dress,
by which children are brought up to ex.
pectations.-The North American Re.
vieao for September.
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5sarn1, 9tonne and 6arden.
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
For a gunpowder wound, keep the
wound wet with mixture of linseed oil
and lime water for three days and then
apply vaseline to heal.
A half-cup of ammonia to a pail of
water will cleanse hard-fnished walls
nicely; Of course the water should be
changed when much soiled.
Perhaps some ladies would like to
know that milliners use an ordinary pol
ish for ladies' shoes to renovate old black
staw hats. Brush out the dust first.
Keep your clock on time if possible,
not too fast nor too slow. II the clock is
ten minutes too fast and you are aware
OF it, the general tendency is to make
double allowance for that. Especially is
this important where trains are depended
upon, where the loss of minute may de-
range days plans.
A bag of hot salt or sand applied to an
aching face or limb, is often great relief.
The rubber bags that can be filed with
hot water and then the neck screwed up
are also great convenience, especially
in sickness.
O1-cloths will retain their freshness,
and last much longer if washed in tepid
milk and water than if secured with hot
water and soap. A thin coat of varnish
once or twice year will make them more
durable.
Baked potatoes soon become heavy if
put into covered dish. Lay them on
plate covered with napkin, leaving a
part to throw over them and absorb their
moisture.
Willow chairs and other furniture of
that kind can be cleaned by scrubbing
carefully with salt water, rinsing and rub
bing dry.
Mustard plastere, if mixed with the
white of an egg instead of water will not
blister the most delicate skin.
To remove mildew from linen and cot.
ton goods, rub the spotted pieces with
white soap, then scrape chalk and spread
it over the spotted parts. Lay the pieces
thus treated in the air and sun. Wet
them as they dry, and the mildew will
soon disappear.
To keep eggs cool is a great help in
making frosting. Set them in the re-
frigerator after separating whites and
yolks; they will beat up stiff in half the
time they would without.
Hard soap will last much longer if
dried before using. 1t is much the best
economy to buy it by the 80 or 100 Id
box; then lay it up on shelves with a.
space for air between the bars. A bar of
dried soap will last nearly as long again
as fresh, soft one, and is less hurtful to
the skin In washing with it.
Spirits OF turpentine is invaluable for
removing paint from cloth. Saturate the
painted parts and let it remain on long
enough to soften it if the pant has dried
on, then rub off.
Lemon Marmatdde. = Take lemons
peel and extract the juice. Boil the lem
obs until soft; add the juice and pulp
with a pound Of sugar to a pound of
lemon. Boil to thicken.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-08
FLOWERS AMONG THE SNOWY
Dc

One day was climbing mountain in
the Alpine range near the boundary line
between France and Switzerland. By
and by we came upon snow and icicles
and all the usual attendants in the train
of winter, bat when we got higher we
found delightful flowers blooming in all
the beauty of floral loveliness. said to
myself, How is this? Down yonder are
icicles and snow; up here are these ex-
quisite flowers. The secret of the matter
was that this part of the mountain had a
southern aspect, and faced the sun, while
the other was turned from it. Even so it
is with ourselves. When our hearts are
turned toward Him, who is the fountain
of love and of marvellous spiritual beauty,
we bring forth the fruits and the flowers
OF Christian character, and show the
world what blessed and beautiful thing
it is to be a disciple OF Christ. 1t is when
our affections aud thoughts are turned
from Him that the graces which would
otherwise abound in us languish and die.
DR. ClemdRce
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-08
A GARDEN BAROMETER.

One of the simplest barometers is a
spiders web. When there is prospect
of rain or wind, the spider shortens the
filaments from which the web is suspend
ed and leaves things in this state as long
as the weather is variable IL the insect
elongates it's thread it is sign of fine,
calm weather, the duration of which
may be judged of by the length to which
the threads are let out. IL the spider re-
mains inactive it is a sligo of rain; but if
on the contrary, it keeps at work during a
rain, the latter will not last long and will
be followed by fine weather. Other OBJ
servations have taught that the spider
makes changes in it's web every twenty
four hours, and that if such changes are
made in the evening just before sunset,
the night wi be clear and beautiful
La Nature
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where, when came, stranger, I had re-
ceived from the young master bag Of
fancy biscuit, came now tray with
glasses of wine for all the company in
the two cars, for it took two to carry US,
bag and baggage. He had been over to
hear me preach on the Sunday before,
and declared warmly il ever came there
again he'd come to hear me, if he had to
walk twenty milesl Gould I refuse to
drink his health after that? All, no! Aud
1 did drink it, but the wine, in Difference
to me, was"ginger wine,"a favorite drink
with Irish and Scotch abstainers, 80 1
was never the worse for the hospitality
of my young admirer.
Once more we reach the Maiden City;
once more ramble around the historic
walls; then with reluctant feet cross the
plank and settle ourselves and all our i'm
pedimenta for the ugly voyage, for it is
an ugly voyage between the exit from
the Loeb Of Derry, to the entrance to the
Firth of Clyde. We have stormy night
but sleep sweetly through all the tenn
pestuous hours, and wsken not till the
steamer CRATES against the Quay at Green
ock From there we came by train to
Glasgow, and by nine are breakfasting in
our own rooms, after despairing glance
at the mail matter that has accumulated
in our absence.
That fortnight among the Irish! Well.
the whole expense was only sixteen dol
lars, and in return got sucn health as /
have not known for many a day, sound
lungs, deep breaths, good appetite. in
that came home very fine specimen
Of muscular Christianity, gender femin-
incl While in addition, made scores
Of delightful friends, filed my head with
charming memories, and best of all
brought back spray of white heather
What wonder that as I write, my lips
softly whisper:
Erin, mavourneen; Erin, go bragh."
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ANrIporEs FOR PESTS.

The aroma Of red cedar is fatal to
house moths; the aroma Of black walnut
leaves is fatal to fleas. 1t is a matter OF
common observation that persons engag-
ed in the business OF making shingles
from odoriterous cypress timber, in ma
larial districts are rarely, if ever, affected
by malarisl diseases, and that persons
engaged in dstilling turpentine do not
suffer from either malarial diseases or
consumption. It is said that when chol-
era was epidemic in Memphis, Tenn,
persons working in livery stables were
entirely exempt from if. 1t is affirmed
that since the destruction of the Glove
trees on the island of TernRte. the colo
ny has suffered from epidemics unknown
before; and in times when cholera has
prevailed in London and Paris, those
employed in the perfumery factories
have escaped its rsvages.-JourRal of
Chemistry.
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The 4ton1e Circle.
IF | MAY.

He hath no need of me
In grand affairs,
Where fields are lost or crowns
Won unawares.
Yet, Master. if l may
Make one pale flower
Bloom brighter. for thy sake,
Through one short hour;
If 1, in harvest-fields
Where strong ones reap,
May bind one golden sheaf
For love to keep,
May speak one quiet word
When all is still.
Helping some fainting heart
To bear thy will;
Or sing one high, clear song,
On which may soar
Some glad soul heavenward,
ask no morel
Julia G. r. D0rr,
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For THE UNIVERSITIES.
OUR UNDAY-SCHOOL GARDEN.

OOR ~ IN LA I-SSF1OO6
sWould you know where our sweetest
Seek the pansy bed in the infant ROOM"
Come into our garden-'tis thriving well,
And listen moment the while tell
OF some precious seed which once CHANGED
to fall,
On happy day, near the garden wall.
Soon some tiny plantlets were growing
there,
Which blossomed in colors rich and rare.
And forth on the breath of the passing breeze
Came the soft perfume of the sweet hearts
ease.
We have stately trees, which, firm and fast,
Have withstood the force Of the tempests
blast;
We have fragrant roses all dewy-wet,
From which never leaf has fallen yet
And the delicate mignionette we trace
Away by itself in some quiet place;
But dearest and sweetest among them ALL
Is the pansy bed by the garden wall
If out in the world mid glitter and glare.
Your soul is oppressed with its weight OF
care,
If your heart turns back to the gulleless
days,
When your infant lips lisped their words
of praise;
Then come to our garden of living bloom,
Ay, come to the children's Sabbath room !;
Nor pause in your course till your feet have
led
You into the midst of the pansy bed.
And softly and sweetly and silently,
Mid gladness and beauty and purity,
VIII your cares float out on the tender
breeze,
That has drank the breath of the sweet
hearts-ease.
HIM.
North Attleboro, Mass.
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The late ex- President Hopkins was
in conversation with a young minister,
who rather cOmplimeDted him on his
vigor for one so old. "Ah," said the ven
cradle man, lyon don't know what you
are talking about. You think you do,
but you don't. You must feel it to know
it. When you become az old as l am,
you will then know what old age means.
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Robert T. Lincoln, in a recent in
terview alleges that he has had his fill OF
public service. To him the presidential
office is but 50 gilded prison" and all
official life infinitely wea.isome."
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"a whip for the horse, bride for the ass,
nd rod for the fools back. PROV. xvi. 3.
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